Housing and Food
| Per Semester | Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate on-campus housing and food | $8,897 | $17,794 |
| Undergraduate students living off-campus housing and food | $8,892 | $17,784 |
| Undergraduate students living with parents | $5,592 | $11,186 |
| Graduate students living off-campus | $9,247 | $18,494 |
The undergraduate on-campus rate for housing and food is based on living in a standard double room with 19 meals per week. Actual housing and food cost will vary depending on your residence hall and meal selections. Visit Housing and Dining to explore on-campus room options and on-campus apartment living. You also have the option to participate in Living Learning Communities or Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) for an additional fee.
Other on-campus options (all include 19 meals per week; per semester):
- Bunked roommates and community bath $7,658
- Roommate(s) and community bath (standard double) $8,897
- Individual space and community bath (standard single) $9,827
- Roommate(s) and attached bath $9,827
- Individual space and attached bath $10,107
- Roommate(s) and apartment $10,107
Other figures above are budget allowances determined by the Office of Financial Aid and the Colorado Department of Education for federal financial aid applicants. They can be used for general planning purposes. Actual costs may vary. Visit these resources for more information:
Costs listed here show tuition, mandatory fees, books and on-campus housing and food, all of which are billed by the university on a semester basis.
A Word Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cost of Attendance: Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The full cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as on-campus housing and food, books and supplies, and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, transportation and medical insurance. View more information about the full cost of attendance.